Cocktail recipe

Mexican Coffee

Mexican Coffee brings Tequila and Coffee Liqueur, Hot coffee, and Lightly whipped cream together in a smooth, dessert-leaning cocktail with real structure.

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Mexican Coffee

Description

Hot coffee brings a roasty centre, with tequila lending a warm agave note and coffee liqueur softening the bitterness. Lightly whipped cream gives the first sip a cool contrast to the coffee underneath. It’s an after-dinner choice for someone who likes Irish Coffee and wants an agave finish.

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Tequila
  • 15 ml Coffee Liqueur
  • 90 ml Hot coffee
  • Lightly whipped cream
  • Lemon twist
  • Ice

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink.

Instructions

  1. Warm the serving glass with hot water, then discard the water.
  2. Add the spirit, sweetener and citrus or spice elements to the glass.
  3. Top with hot water, coffee, cider or wine as required and stir gently.
  4. Garnish neatly and serve while warm.

Recommended glassware

Irish Coffee Glass
Irish Coffee Glass (Recommended)

A heatproof handled glass for hot cocktails.

180–300 ml Handled heatproof glass.

Best for: Irish Coffee, Hot Toddy, spiked hot chocolate, warm winter cocktails.

Garnish: Great for grated nutmeg, whipped cream, cinnamon, and citrus peel.

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 9% ABV 0.2 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice
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